I know it's late in the year but I have still seen contacts request soldiers (especially those representing a large group).  Quality Markets had $11.99 calendars marked down to $.50.   By the time I saw them there were only 3 left but they had bright, cheerful flower pictures on them.

    Don't be concerned about sending calendars at any time of year. There are always new troops arrriving and I'm sure they arrive to little in their rooms (tents, CHUs, sleeping quarters). And who thinks about packing a calendar in your bag?

    I've also found calendars for just a few cents at Big Lots and Dollar General this time of year. I'm also still getting free calendars from insurance companies and my credit union.

Thats what I did Patricia.  I went to our insurance agent and explained about AS and handed them a card.  He gave me lots of Calendars and Pens.  I was in Big Lots yesterday and found Calendars for .20 then realized they were last years.  I bought them anyway because it had beautiful scenery pics from all over the U.S. and I thought they might like some pics to remind them of home.